Phenacyl bromide, 98%

Name: Phenacyl bromide, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008161

About Phenacyl bromide, 98%

Phenacyl bromide (CAS 70-11-1) is a carbonyl building block offered by Vaqora Chemicals (Puriss grade) at a purity of 99%. With the molecular formula C8H7BrO, it has a molar mass of 199.04 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-bromo-1-phenylethanone. It is also known as 2-Bromoacetophenone or α-Bromoacetophenone.

It is supplied as a colourless liquid. Key physical data: a melting point of 48-51 °C and a boiling point of 135 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination and API intermediates. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Phenacyl bromide in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 5 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Condensation & reductive amination
API intermediates

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Phenacyl bromide, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008161
CAS Number	70-11-1
IUPAC name	2-bromo-1-phenylethanone
Molecular formula	C₈H₇BrO
Molecular weight	199.04 g/mol
Exact mass	197.968
Grade	Puriss
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29147090
InChIKey	LIGACIXOYTUXAW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)CBr
PubChem CID	6259

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Melting point	48-51 °C
Boiling point	135 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
UN number	UN 2645
Synonyms	2-Bromoacetophenone, α-Bromoacetophenone, Bromomethyl phenyl ketone, Bromoacetophenone, 2-Bromo-1-Phenylethan-1-One, Ethanone, 2-bromo-1-phenyl-, omega-Bromoacetophenone, Acetophenone, 2-bromo-, Stauffer 4644, phenacylbromide, Benzoylmethyl bromide, omega-Bromacetophenone

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H330Fatal if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P262, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P284, P301 + P316, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P319, P320, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P361 + P364

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Phenacyl bromide, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Phenacyl bromide, 98% is 70-11-1. It is also known as 2-Bromoacetophenone, α-Bromoacetophenone, Bromomethyl phenyl ketone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Phenacyl bromide, 98%?

Phenacyl bromide, 98% has the molecular formula C8H7BrO and a molecular weight of 199.04 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-bromo-1-phenylethanone.

Which grade and pack sizes of Phenacyl bromide, 98% can I order?

We supply Phenacyl bromide, 98% in Puriss (99%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Phenacyl bromide, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Phenacyl bromide, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Phenacyl bromide, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Phenacyl bromide, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 2645), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.